This chapter examines higher education (HE) in Jamaica, a Caribbean nation. After providing an overview of the nation's HE system, it reviews instructional approaches used to guide students through learning transitions, focusing on professional programs. The central argument is that education, particularly higher education, must equip students with both technical and interpersonal skills necessary for the contemporary workplace. The chapter explores the role of problem-based/project-based learning (PBL) in preparing students for the 21st-century workforce. It delves into PBL's theoretical underpinnings, benefits, strategies, assessment methods, and practical application within Jamaica's HE system. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of cultivating creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills during the PBL process. To illustrate PBL implementation, the chapter showcases activities from three courses at Jamaica's School of Technical and Vocational Education. These examples demonstrate how students acquire both discipline-specific and 21stcentury skills. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the potential of PBL to foster lifelong learning required in the contemporary workplace and society. © 2025 by Emerald Publishing Limited.
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